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Ricky Martin: Biography

Ricky Martin

Birth Name: Enrique José Martín Morales
Birth Place: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 12/24/1971, Capricorn
Profession: Singer; songwriter; actor

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Ricky Martin Fast Facts:

Has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide as a solo artist.
Began acting in TV commercials at age 6.
Joined the popular Puerto Rican boy group Menudo in 1984; he left the band in 1989.
Joined the cast of the Mexican telenovela Alcanzar una estrella II in 1991.
Received the Premio El Heraldo (the Mexican equivalent of an Oscar) for his work in Mas que alcanzar una estrella, a 1992 movie spin-off of the Alcanzar una estrella II series.
Starred in the Broadway musical Les Miserables in 1996.
Established the Ricky Martin Foundation to help with charitable causes.
Campaigns against human trafficking.

Ricky Martin Relationships:
Matteo Martin - Son
Valentino Martin - Son
Enrique Jose Martin III - Father
Nerieda Morales - Mother
Angel Fernandez - Half Brother
Daniel Martin - Half Brother
Eric Martin - Half Brother
Fernando Fernandez - Half Brother
Vanessa Martin - Half Sister
Ines Misan - Ex-significant Other
Rebecca de Alba - Ex-significant Other
Carlos González Abella - Significant Other
Ricky Martin Awards:
1998 Grammy: Best Latin Pop Performance - Winner
2000 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Musical Performer - Winner

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